About Leadership Walton

Training Emerging and Existing Leaders in Northwest Florida

At-A-Glance

Leadership Walton, sponsored by the Walton Area Chamber, is a regional community leadership program founded in 2000.

Mission

To provide the foundation for a lifelong commitment to leadership by creating awareness of key issues that affect the Walton region and to challenge emerging and existing community leaders to bring about positive change in the community through informed leadership.

Participants

Approximately 25 individuals annually participate in the program representing a cross section of the community including:

Business
Government
Education
Civic groups
Health services
Hospitality industry
Non-profits
Many other community organizations

Participants represent every business industry in the region. Download Leadership Walton Application

Requirements

Participants must have full support of the corporation or organization they represent. Attendance at the Opening Retreat and session is mandatory (participants can miss only two sessions). Those who fail to fulfill the attendance requirements will not graduate. The commitment is 12 full days over 9 months, attendance of two county commission or city council meetings, and a one day trip to Tallahassee during the legislative session. (click here to Download Curriculum Schedule)

Mentorship

Participants have the unique opportunity to experience a new relationship with an assigned community leader as their mentor. Over 50 community leaders through BUILD (BUILDing You in Leadership Development) support the professional and personal development of Leadership Walton, Emerging Leaders member, and Youth Leadership participants.

Tuition

Tuition is $1,000 per person for Walton Area Chamber members ($1,500 for non-chamber members). A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Download Leadership Walton Application

Benefits

Benefits of Leadership Walton Participation:

Increasing leadership skills
Enhancing knowledge of regional issues
Diverse networking opportunities
Developing a new commitment to the Walton region
Gaining a greater understanding of diversity
Refreshment of values and personal mission
Becoming a knowledgeable, committed leader to the Walton region